headphones

[natisfynest]

so i been thinkin bout getting some nice headphones to listen to music while at work off my comp my knowledge of headphones is none what so ever.

I want something that can produce bass incase i wanna hear songs before i put them on my sd card for my truck (if that makes since) and i dont wanna spend hundreds of dollars best answer gets a :bj2: and if you buy them for me :atm:

[icpurplepplalot]

Look up skullcandy. They sound decent, and are fairly priced.

[natisfynest]

cool thanks

[bluecar]

Are you looking for earbuds or over the ear?

[97gp]

I have these and I like them.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-205-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000E1FYRO

[cshaw]

cant go wrong with some akg or sennheiser's

[pl8er]

I've got tons of headphones. What price range you looking for? And cans or in ear?

I'm a big shure fan (have/had) e2g's, e110, slc3, e2c, e530
have a pair of monster turbine (those are bassy as hell)
Using Phonak PFE's right now (not as good as the E530's but then again don't carry a 500 price tag...can be had on amazon for 279 on the shures) and they only cost me 137 shipped.

[Bender]

they probably aint up to par with the overly expensive ones other people are saying but i like them...clear and have good bass to em

http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^np^KEB24g

[wasted ink]

they probably aint up to par with the overly expensive ones other people are saying but i like them...clear and have good bass to em

http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^np^KEB24g

Are those comfortable? Those things bug the shit out of my ears, but they're 10x easier to carry around. I need to find a set that doesn't feel like i'm getting earfucked :crap:

[Bender]

very...they have this rubber like piece on the end that goes in your ear its not hard plastic like the ipod ones

[wasted ink]

very...they have this rubber like piece on the end that goes in your ear its not hard plastic like the ipod ones

Yea, that's what kills me. I'll have to look into those.

[Bender]

i got em at wal-mart for $25 not bad at all imo especially compared to the other ones that are 100+

[wasted ink]

i got em at wal-mart for $25 not bad at all imo especially compared to the other ones that are 100+

Truth :beerchug:

[Sex Cells]

My e4c's aren't bad.

[wasted ink]

My e4c's aren't bad.

I'm sure they sound nice, but I don't use headphones enough to spend that kind of cash on them. Only once in a while.

Although, I may have an opportunity to go to Dubai to work on a project with a company soon. I can't imagine listening to Rashad's turbin rap over the radio for all that time.

[Sex Cells]

I'm sure they sound nice, but I don't use headphones enough to spend that kind of cash on them. Only once in a while.

Although, I may have an opportunity to go to Dubai to work on a project with a company soon. I can't imagine listening to Rashad's turbin rap over the radio for all that time.

Better do it fast, Dubai is not doing so well.

[Sex Cells]

In other news, for the price of a quarter sleeve i got headphones ill love and never have to be ashamed of.

Such a steal it should be criminal.

[wasted ink]

Better do it fast, Dubai is not doing so well.

Yea. They're in a bit of a pickle. The job offer isn't going away anytime soon, so I have time to think about it/prepare. Possibly 200K in a 6 month period. Everything Per Diem, of course, and i'd have 6 months off when I came back.

[wasted ink]

In other news, for the price of a quarter sleeve i got headphones ill love and never have to be ashamed of.

Such a steal it should be criminal.

Interesting way of looking at it. Are you implying I should be ashamed of my sleeves? I didn't pay as much as you may think.

[Sex Cells]

But now even an idiot can pick a thug out of a crowd.

[wasted ink]

But now even an idiot can pick a thug out of a crowd.

Lawl. That makes me a thug? If only you could see the work.

[Sex Cells]

A study put out by the WSJ found that 93.2% of rapists and murderers had tattoo's prominently displayed. They noted a subconscious trigger that urged the deviants to want to basically flag themselves. Had to study it for my psych of the criminal mind class.

People cant help but profile you anymore than you can help but molest your skin.

Not trying to be an asshole, but facts are facts.

[Bender]

wtf is your ava eugenics?

[wasted ink]

A study put out by the WSJ found that 93.2% of rapists and murderers had tattoo's prominently displayed. They noted a subconscious trigger that urged the deviants to want to basically flag themselves. Had to study it for my psych of the criminal mind class.

People cant help but profile you anymore than you can help but molest your skin.

Not trying to be an asshole, but facts are facts.

I studied some psych as well. No offense taken, and I know where you're coming from. I've been on both sides of the argument many times. I could give a shit about people profiling me. It hasn't affected me negatively, at all. I have nothing offensive on my body. If someone is willing to profile me and not take the time to find out the truth, so be it. I have never been turned down while applying for work. Aside from the occasional stares, I have had nothing but positive comments, questions and conversations.

Also, that study proved that over 90% of rapists/murderers had tattoos. Not that 90% of people heavily tattooed are rapists/murderers/criminals. If that study is done, and the results prove to be similar, you'll have my attention.

Facts are facts, and I don't think of you as an asshole for stating your views. I respect that you would come out and honestly express them.

[Sex Cells]

Yea. They're in a bit of a pickle. The job offer isn't going away anytime soon, so I have time to think about it/prepare. Possibly 200K in a 6 month period. Everything Per Diem, of course, and i'd have 6 months off when I came back.

I'd take that money and start a 9-5.

Hell, let me in on this job...

[wasted ink]

I'd take that money and start a 9-5.

Hell, let me in on this job...

Any knowledge/experience in welding/structural/nuclear engineering? If so, by all means use me as a referrer.

[joetama]

I'm a big fan of higher end Sony headphones and Sennheiser headphones. Completely different sound from each of them, but depending on what I'm doing or where I am I'll switch it up.

If you like those Sennheiser HD-205 spring some extra cash out of the wallet and upgrade to the HD-280. You won't regret it.

Sony MDR-7506, MDR-V6, MDR-EX90LP are all nice and phones I own. Sennheiser HD-580, MX550, CX-6, IE-8 (on order) are also all nice and phones I own.

[IDSkot]

I'm looking for new head phones. I just want a good all around head phones for teh cheap. I'm sick of the iPhone headphones...
my first pair lasted a month, and the right ear went out. Then I got my Mom's, who never used them since they bothered her ears... and within a week, the right one's going out. The volume's only at 50/75%. I never put it all the way up. The highs hurt too much.
I kind of like the look of Sennheiser.
EDIT:: The two tone ones, at least.

[Sex Cells]

Any knowledge/experience in welding/structural/nuclear engineering? If so, by all means use me as a referrer.

I took a shop class in highschool once. I laid down some phat beadz

[wasted ink]

I took a shop class in highschool once. I laid down some phat beadz

I'm sure Dubai would love to have you.

[revrider1]

I have been wanting to try some of those Skullcandy ones...

[captaincheesey]

I tried a pair of the skullcandy over the ear headphones. Monstrous headphones, but very comfortable, and decent bass response.

[joetama]

I wish there was somewhere you could try out earbuds.

But, that is a pretty nasty concept actually.

[pl8er]

I wish there was somewhere you could try out earbuds.

But, that is a pretty nasty concept actually.

Sounds bad, but the earbuds themselves are actually pretty much the only thing that makes contact and you can take those off and throw away.

What do you want to try?

[joetama]

Oh man... Where do I start the list.

The new top of the line Sony's, Sennheiser IE8s (before I ordered them), Shure, etc etc etc.

[IDSkot]

I wish there was somewhere you could try out earbuds.

But, that is a pretty nasty concept actually.

Yeah. Very nasty. I usually don't even use my friend's head phones.

[joetama]

My dad has some of the Sennheiser CX something or others that were the same price as my Sony MDR-EX90LP and I wanted to try them. But, that whole in hear thing is nasty. Plus he's got a shit ton of hair in his ears and soemthing about that just grosses me out.

[UCP]

So what's the fucking budget?

[joetama]

You know me. I have no budget. If something fits my fancy I must have it at all costs.

[UCP]

Not you, you don't count.

[joetama]

Oh... I wasn't sure. I like things to be about me so I figured I would answer anyway. ;)

[UCP]

Recommending audio equipment to you is a joke at best.

[joetama]

Recommending audio equipment to you is a joke at best.

Meh... The worst I can do is laugh in your face. :moon:

[UCP]

Well... I'm not a total idiot.

[joetama]

Well... I'm not a total idiot.

Indeed... Most people are. I'm going to make a thread some day with IM's from people over on CA.com. Especially silvercookie.

[UCP]

Lulz

[icpurplepplalot]

do it

[joetama]

You would be amazed.

Shit like "i found these speakers on craigslist for $100 what do you think"

Or "I'm looking for a receiver under $150 what would be the best one to get?"

Or my personal favorite "whats the best home theater in a box".

I don't know, I don't care. Sometimes I break out the often said line of NG's dad "why don't you pull your head out of your ass".

[q-ball]

i have the skullcandy ones now they are nice and i like the fact that they come with 3 different size rubbery things so i( in wasted's words:do feel like i'm getting ear fucked...lol) they sound good and all but i want moar bass!!!

[jdawg]

anyone have the DD ones?

[dragnix]

beats by Dr.Dre :fyi:

[rusty_armadillo]

i just got a pair of the DD earbuds and love them, havent really used many others though but i am happy with these.

#2

[pl8er]

For some reason I just have a bad taste in my mouth about the DD headphones. I have no idea why. Most likely because they specialize in SPL and I feel like they just said "lets get some in-ear drivers and make some phones"

[bluecar]

My dad has some of the Sennheiser CX something or others that were the same price as my Sony MDR-EX90LP and I wanted to try them. But, that whole in hear thing is nasty. Plus he's got a shit ton of hair in his ears and soemthing about that just grosses me out.

I am using them now with my ipod nano. I can't get them to do right in my ear.

[bluecar]

I have the Senn 515s and I really like them. They are giant compared to my ipod.

[UCP]

I like my modded 555s... anything less would be unacceptable.

Skullcandy is pure fucking garbage.

[bluecar]

I like my modded 555s... anything less would be unacceptable.

Skullcandy is pure fucking garbage.

Do you use anything external or straight to the mp3 player?

[pl8er]

I use both my ipod and then the Benchmark Dac1 Pre

[UCP]

Computer. I do not own an mp3 player. Just as well, they project sound quite well.

[KyNGHyPE]

Look up skullcandy. They sound decent, and are fairly priced.

skullcandy x2 and they have a lot of styles

[UCP]

And they're garbage.

[97gp]

For real son, garbage.

[joetama]

Skullcandy = garbage?

[UCP]

Oh.... I detect a faint bit of sarcasm don't it.... you little jigga boo....

[joetama]

I was asking... I don't know... I've never thought them anything special.

[Uncle Rico]

Baller headphones are all up in this thread.

[KyNGHyPE]

well i got my skulls for free at CES so maybe im biased..

[97gp]

or retarded

[UCP]

lulz

[joetama]

or retarded

At least you're honest.

[mackin]

thoughts on super fly in ear phones for 60-75 bucks?

[joetama]

Never heard of them.

[JimJ]

I really want a Bottlehead headphone amp and a good set of cans someday...it's handy that their S.E.X amp would just happen to make a perfect dedicated horn amp, as well as a headphone one :)

[joetama]

S.E.X. amp?

Does it have a warm hole in it?

[mackin]

Never heard of them.

lol... super fly as in "what is a good set of headphones for 60-75 bucks"

not sure if you were being sarcastic or not. :sneaky:

[joetama]

;)

Sarcasm is hard to convey online.

60-75 bucks eh? You want earbuds or the ones that go in your ear and block out sound?

[bluecar]

I hate earbuds.

[joetama]

Yea but walking around with full cans on is awkward, bulky, and kind of annoying.

[bluecar]

Yea but walking around with full cans on is awkward, bulky, and kind of annoying.

Indeed.

I <3 my Senn 515s but looking for something smaller than I can use in the office. I have these giant cans plugged into a little ipod.

I still need something over the ear...just not very elaborate.

[mackin]

;)

Sarcasm is hard to convey online.

60-75 bucks eh? You want earbuds or the ones that go in your ear and block out sound?

word.

i'm looking for ear buds that block out the sound. so not like ipod ear buds but the ones that fit your ear better and are supposed to block the sound lol

not the goofy ones that have the plastic that goes around your ear cuz i think that's goofy. also not the huge cans. :thumbsup:

[joetama]

I think for the money there isn't much that sounds better than the cheaper Sennheiser earbuds.

[UCP]

That is the general concensus.

[joetama]

I'm amazed by the full size phones you have.

Those bastards sound really good.

[UCP]

I like em. Me and that broad just sit in my room and listen to music. Good shit.

[KyNGHyPE]

yep a retard

[UCP]

:eyebrow: welcome to THREE hours ago.

[joetama]

I just listen to music by myself. I don't like other people. ;)

[UCP]

I dig other people. Depends on the time of the year.

[joetama]

I dig other people. Depends on the time of the year.

I dig some people. But most not so much.

[pl8er]

Phonak's kick ass btw. I've been using them for about a week or so.

[brynm]

I have these JBL's that I love.
http://jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=JBLREF410BLK-H&Language=ENG&Country=HK&Region=ASIA&cat=HPH&ser=HDP

Skullcandy is pretty good for the price too, my wife had a set of smokin buds and she loved them.

[brynm]

Also what do you guys think of the Shure SE110's the local costco has them and I'd like to try and snag a set of isolating earbuds

[UCP]

Skullcandy is pretty good for the price too, my wife had a set of smokin buds and she loved them.

No. THey are not.

[brynm]

meh I can find the smokin buds for about 20 bucks up here. they're an improvement on the oem ipod buds.

What earbuds would you recommend for about a 75-100 dollar budget?

[JimJ]

Grado SR80s...

[UCP]

Spend the the extra little bit and get phonak or whatever they are.

For a portable headphone... they are my bottom line... well, maybe those senn ear buds.

[JimJ]

Just saw the "earbuds" thing...

Earbuds suck :fyi:

[UCP]

Earbuds do yes. I'm operating on the assumption that IEM's are acceptable as well.

if 'earbuds' are the only option I'd recommend throwing one's self off a cliff.

[bluecar]

What are IEMs?

[bluecar]

I shall be getting these for the office:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006HO3N/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

[UCP]

in ear headphones.

[UCP]

I shall be getting these for the office:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006HO3N/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

If you'd like I can throw away $20 as well.

Get some fucking grado SR60's

[bluecar]

If you'd like I can throw away $20 as well.

Get some fucking grado SR60's

I need something smaller that I can take on and off 50 times per day. I like my Senn for larger headphones. These need to be smaller.

[UCP]

Bleh

[brynm]

Just saw the "earbuds" thing...

Earbuds suck :fyi:

I tend to agree but other styles are difficult to wear under a helmet :fyi:

[UCP]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh176/twisted_transistor123/Special_Ed_1.jpg?t=1237051414

[pl8er]

Also what do you guys think of the Shure SE110's the local costco has them and I'd like to try and snag a set of isolating earbuds

Good headphones, limited bass response to the high end models but with a good fit they do a nice job for daily use. The connection cable is a bit on the weak side. Mine lasted a year through motorcycle and gym every day.

[pl8er]

No. THey are not.

X2. Skullcandy pretty much are the suxor. I see a small improvement over the ipod oem, but not really that much.

meh I can find the smokin buds for about 20 bucks up here. they're an improvement on the oem ipod buds.

What earbuds would you recommend for about a 75-100 dollar budget? Save 30 more and get a pair of Phonak PFE or find a pair of Shure on ebay (you should be able to get a set of SE110 for that no problem.) Hell I'd sell you my Shure SCL3 for 45 shipped, but I'd feel like you were getting ripped off LOL. They sell for a good deal more than that and these have been used all of 1 hour, but well, just don't get them :P

Just saw the "earbuds" thing...

Earbuds suck :fyi:

IEM and earbud the same thing? Because I have always related them the same. All I pretty much use anymore is earbuds and I have some awesome sets.

[JimJ]

I tend to agree but other styles are difficult to wear under a helmet :fyi:

True. And I'll probably be dealing with that soon myself.

Although, I wouldn't be looking for the best in SQ then, either :)

[silvercookie]

id say get some skullcandy skull crushers or the skull candy ink'd buds

[UCP]

:facepalm:

[mackin]

I ended up getting Skullcandy Titan earphones and i like them! i am a noob! for 10 bucks more than ipod earbuds they pwn! :sneaky::gay::hide:

[UCP]

That's a lofty goal. :rolleyes:

[dman4486]

bought these, and they have great sound + outstanding bass

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2259617

[UCP]

It's not that I don't believe you...

[pl8er]

bought these, and they have great sound + outstanding bass

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2259617

Compared to what?

[dman4486]

Compared to what?

every other cheap headset I have tried....they however are not anywhere as good as my old aiwa studio set

[pl8er]

every other cheap headset I have tried....they however are not anywhere as good as my old aiwa studio set

*nod* gotcha. There are definitely some really nice low end headsets, without question.

I think the law of diminishing returns plays into it. With just a slight increase in cash, you can get much better headphones. As you add more and more cash the extra SQ you get is less and less. Till finally, there is just name brand recognition.

[ngsm13]

Look up skullcandy. They sound decent, and are fairly priced.

No.

I have been wanting to try some of those Skullcandy ones...

Don't.

skullcandy x2 and they have a lot of styles

No.
I have these JBL's that I love.
http://jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=JBLREF410BLK-H&Language=ENG&Country=HK&Region=ASIA&cat=HPH&ser=HDP

Skullcandy is pretty good for the price too, my wife had a set of smokin buds and she loved them.

No.

id say get some skullcandy skull crushers or the skull candy ink'd buds

Suck.

I ended up getting Skullcandy Titan earphones and i like them! i am a noob! for 10 bucks more than ipod earbuds they pwn! :sneaky::gay::hide:

Horrible Idea.

nG

[ngsm13]

Skull Candy = Audiobahn of headphones...

:fyi:

nG

[joetama]

No.



Don't.



No.


No.



Suck.



Horrible Idea.

nG

Skull Candy = Audiobahn of headphones...

:fyi:

nG

LAWL... I guess this sums it up pretty well. :laugh:

[97gp]

Skull Candy = Audiobahn of headphones...

:fyi:

nG

You were just saying they were bad and now you just put them at G-D like status :confused:

[joetama]

You were just saying they were bad and now you just put them at G-D like status :confused:

Huh? First of all what is G-D? Second of all AB isn't anything special. Lots of chrome, pretty plastics, but not much in the sound of things.

[97gp]

Your sarcasm meter is really bad :fyi:

And the G-D reference
http://crunktimes.com/ct/showthread.php?t=494

[mackin]

Meh...


mA

[UCP]

You were just saying they were bad and now you just put them at G-D like status :confused:

I wish I could rep you for this.

[icpurplepplalot]

Skull Candy = Audiobahn of headphones...

:fyi:

nG

I got them cause they were the cheap :fyi:

I got the hesh headphones for $10 bucks.

[ngsm13]

Figures.

nG

[icpurplepplalot]

Figures.

nG

:(

They are originally $60 I believe

[UCP]

So you only paid $10 too much.

[icpurplepplalot]

:(:

[JimJ]

http://ployer.com/archives/2008/01/13/Beats-by-Dr-Dre-thumb-480x439.jpg

Dr. Dre 'phones, yo!

[ngsm13]

Ghey.

Aren't they like $1k or something?

nG

[JimJ]

No idea.

[Volpone]

They're less than $400, for sure. I think $369. Bad set at that price, regardless.

[Volpone]

http://www.beatsbydre.com/

$349.95

[UCP]

Damn nigga!

[joetama]

Doesn't monster cable have something to do with those?

[Volpone]

You can read as well as I can, man.

[joetama]

I didn't click the link because I was posting from my phone.

:)

[bluecar]

You don't need to click to know they are crappy.

[joetama]

LAWL indeed.

[Skee]

I have a set of UE Super.Fi Pros. I think they sound great and they isolate the music really well. only need to listen to the volume at a quarter way.